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National Certificate in Wood Fibre Manufacturing (Wood Panels)
(Level 3) with strands in Composite Panel Preparation, Composite Panel
Forming and Pressing, Composite Panel Finishing, Overlay Bonding
Operations, Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Operations,
and Veneer Preparation
Level
3
Credits
64-79
This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31
December 2018.
Transition Arrangements
This qualification has been reviewed and replaced by the New Zealand Certificate in Wood
Panel Manufacturing (Level 3) with strands in Composite Panel Finishing; Laminated
Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood; Overlay Bonding; and Veneer Preparation [Ref: 2406]
and the New Zealand Certificate in Composite Wood Panel Manufacturing (Level 4)
[Ref: 2407].
People currently working towards Ref: 1309 may complete the qualification by
31 December 2018 or transfer their results to the replacement New Zealand qualifications.
The last date for enrolments into Ref: 1309 is 31 December 2015. The last date for
assessments to take place for this qualification is 31 December 2018.
People wishing to complete Ref: 1309 with the Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and
Plywood Operations Strand will need to gain credit for expiring standard 20768 by
30 December 2015 when it expires.
It is recommended that candidates currently enrolled in the replaced qualification that will
be unable to complete the qualification by the 31 December 2018 transfer to the New
Zealand Certificates listed above.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition
arrangements. However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may
appeal to Competenz at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case
basis.
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NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process
Registration
Review
Review
Review
Review
Version
1
2
3
4
5
Date
July 2007
May 2009
July 2010
July 2011
October 2014
Last Date for Assessment
December 2012
December 2013
December 2013
December 2018
December 2018
Standard Setting Body
Competenz
PO Box 9005
Newmarket
Auckland 1149
Telephone
Fax
Email
Website
0800 526 1800
09 539 9899
qualifications@competenz.org.nz
www.competenz.org.nz
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National Certificate in Wood Fibre Manufacturing (Wood Panels)
(Level 3) with strands in Composite Panel Preparation, Composite Panel
Forming and Pressing, Composite Panel Finishing, Overlay Bonding
Operations, Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Operations,
and Veneer Preparation
Level
3
Credits
64-79
Purpose
This qualification recognises the skills and knowledge required of operators in the wood
panels industries. The Core sections of this qualification ensure that operators understand
organisational structures and business terminology, have knowledge of process and
environmental interrelationships and process control techniques, can enhance workplace
safety and performance, and can participate in the investigation of production issues.
The Core sections of this qualification share a significant number of credits with the
National Certificate in Wood Handling and Distribution (Level 3) with strands in Log Yard
and Wood Preparation, and Timber Yarding and Despatch [Ref: 1308]. The Core
Compulsory section ensures that operators understand environmental issues,
measurement, efficiency, and productivity improvement required for all employees in wood
manufacturing and wood handling operations. The Core Elective section provides
operators with options in knowledge of health and safety requirements and assessing for
workplace hazards. Holders of this qualification will be working alongside holders of the
qualification listed above and will need these common core competencies.
The qualification’s strands recognise the competencies required to work in a range of
operational roles in:
 the preparation, manufacturing, and finishing of composite wood panels
 the preparation, manufacturing, and finishing of laminated veneer lumber and plywood
 the preparation and operation of overlay bonding plant
 the preparation and manufacturing of veneer.
This qualification follows on from the National Certificate in Wood Manufacturing
Foundation Skills (Wood Panels) (Level 2) [Ref: 1691].
Graduates of this qualification may pathway onto the National Certificate in Wood Fibre
Manufacturing (Wood Panels) (Level 4) with strands in Composite Panel Manufacturing,
Overlay Bonding, and Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Manufacturing
[Ref: 1310].
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Replacement Information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing
(Level 3) [Ref: 0238]; and part of the National Certificate in Wood Panels Manufacturing
(Level 4) [Ref: 0254].
Special Notes
It is recommended that before commencing this qualification, candidates hold the National
Certificate in Wood Manufacturing Foundation Skills (Wood Panels) (Level 2) [Ref: 1691].
It is also recommended that candidates hold a current first aid certificate or are credited
with the following first aid standards – Unit 26551, Provide first aid for life threatening
conditions; Unit 26552, Demonstrate knowledge of common first aid conditions and how to
respond to them.
Credit Range
Level 2 credits
Level 3 credits
Minimum totals
Core Compulsory
13
18
31
Core Elective
0-3
0-4
3
Level 2 credits
Level 3 credits
Level 4 credits
Minimum totals
Qualification total with strand
Composite Panel
Preparation Strand
C
E
0-5
10
20-25
10
25
69
Composite Panel Forming
and Pressing Strand
C
E
10
25
10
25
69
Level 2 credits
Level 3 credits
Level 4 credits
Minimum totals
Qualification total with strand
Composite Panel
Finishing Strand
C
E
0-5
0-21
5
0-25
5
25
64
Overland Bonding
Operations Strand
C
E
8-18
15
0-10
15
18
67
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Level 3 credits
Level 4 credits
Minimum totals
Qualification total with strand
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Laminated Veneer
Lumber (LVL) and
Plywood Operations
Strand
C
E
20
0-21
4-25
20
25
79
Veneer Preparation Strand
C
10
10
E
0-25
0-25
25
69
Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NZQF National Qualifications
Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the
purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided on the New Zealand Qualifications
Authority (NZQA) website: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/standards/standards-exclusionlist/.
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions
and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet
qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Summary of Requirements
 Core Compulsory standards
 Core Elective – A minimum of 3 credits as specified
One of the following strands is required
 Composite Panel Preparation Strand
 Composite Panel Forming and Pressing Strand
 Composite Panel Finishing Strand
 Overlay Bonding Operations Strand
 Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Operations Strand
 Veneer Preparation Strand
Detailed Requirements
Core Compulsory
The following standards are required
Manufacturing > Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills > Wood Manufacturing Foundation
Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
159
Demonstrate knowledge of environmental issues in
wood manufacturing industries
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ID
Title
Level
Credit
19794
Demonstrate knowledge of business basics in the wood
manufacturing industry
Take and record measurements and make calculations
in wood manufacturing
Describe techniques used on a wood manufacturing
worksite to monitor and control product quality
Participate, with technical support, in the investigation
of wood manufacturing production issues
2
5
2
3
3
8
3
10
22969
22972
22974
Core Elective
A minimum of 3 credits
Health > Occupational Health and Safety > Occupational Health and Safety Practice
ID
Title
Level
Credit
17602
Apply hazard identification and risk assessment
procedures in the workplace
3
4
Manufacturing > Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills > Wood Manufacturing Foundation
Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
5634
Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety
in the wood manufacturing industries
2
3
Composite Panel Preparation Strand
Meet the requirements of all of the following sets
 Composite Panel Preparation Strand Compulsory
 Composite Panel Preparation Strand Elective
Composite Panel Preparation Strand Compulsory
The following standard is required
Manufacturing > Wood Fibre Manufacturing > Composite Wood Panel Manufacturing
ID
Title
Level
Credit
21476
Explain preparation of materials for composite wood
panel manufacture
4
10
Composite Panel Preparation Strand Elective
A minimum of 25 credits
Manufacturing > Wood Fibre Manufacturing > Composite Wood Panel Manufacturing
ID
Title
Level
Credit
694
Dry wood furnish for composite panels manufacture
4
5
719
Operate and monitor the performance of a chip washer
for wood chip recovery
4
5
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ID
Title
Level
Credit
720
Refine wood chips and glue fibre
4
20
723
Produce wood flake for particle board manufacture
4
10
724
Prepare wood furnish for particle board manufacture
4
5
Manufacturing > Wood Handling and Distribution > Wood Preparation
ID
Title
Level
3541
Reclaim and convey wood chips
3
Credit
5
Manufacturing > Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills > Wood Panel Manufacturing Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
703
Provide thermal energy for wood panels manufacturing
4
20
Composite Panel Forming and Pressing Strand
Meet the requirements of all of the following sets
 Composite Panel Forming and Pressing Strand Compulsory
 Composite Panel Forming and Pressing Strand Elective
Composite Panel Forming and Pressing Strand Compulsory
The following standard is required
Manufacturing > Wood Fibre Manufacturing > Composite Wood Panel Manufacturing
ID
Title
Level
Credit
21475
Explain production processes used in composite wood
panel manufacture
3
10
Composite Panel Forming and Pressing Strand Elective
A minimum of 25 credits
Manufacturing > Wood Fibre Manufacturing > Composite Wood Panel Manufacturing
ID
Title
Level
Credit
697
Press formed wood furnish into composite panels
4
20
Manufacturing > Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills > Wood Panel Manufacturing Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
695
Apply bonding agents for wood panel manufacture
4
5
696
Form wood furnish for pressing into wood panels
4
10
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Composite Panel Finishing Strand
Meet the requirements of all of the following sets
 Composite Panel Finishing Strand Compulsory
 Composite Panel Finishing Strand Elective
Composite Panel Finishing Strand Compulsory
The following standard is required
Manufacturing > Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills > Wood Panel Manufacturing Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
700
Grade wood panels visually
4
5
Level
Credit
3
5
Composite Panel Finishing Strand Elective
A minimum of 25 credits
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Sawmilling
ID
Title
20751
Operate cross cut saw centre
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Wood Product Manufacturing Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
4551
17203
Set up and operate a multi-rip machine centre in wood
product manufacturing
Sand wood products for wood product manufacturing
3
5
3
3
Manufacturing > Wood Fibre Manufacturing > Composite Wood Panel Manufacturing
ID
Title
Level
Credit
16245
Edge-finish particle board
4
5
Manufacturing > Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills > Wood Manufacturing Foundation
Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
22975
22988
Maintain and take care of process consumables in a
wood manufacturing operation
Handle and store manufactured wood products for
further processing
2
5
3
8
Manufacturing > Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills > Wood Panel Manufacturing Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
698
Saw wood panels using a panel saw system
4
20
699
Sand wood panels
4
20
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Overlay Bonding Operations Strand
Meet the requirements of all of the following sets
 Overlay Bonding Operations Strand Compulsory
 Overlay Bonding Operations Strand Elective
Overlay Bonding Operations Strand Compulsory
The following standard is required
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Overlay Bonding
ID
Title
18761
Assemble raw materials for production of overlay
bonding products from a production schedule
Level
Credit
4
15
Overlay Bonding Operations Strand Elective
A minimum of 18 credits
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Wood Product Manufacturing Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
20768
Explain adhesive use in wood product manufacturing
3
10
21764
Carry out procedures for gluing in wood product
manufacturing
3
8
Manufacturing > Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills > Wood Panel Manufacturing Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
695
Apply bonding agents for wood panel manufacture
4
5
700
Grade wood panels visually
4
5
702
Stack and pack wood panels
3
5
23438
Change press caul plates in wood panel manufacturing
3
3
Level
Credit
3
7
Service Sector > Lifting Equipment > Powered Industrial Lift Trucks
ID
Title
10851
Operate a powered industrial lift truck (forklift)
Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Operations Strand
Meet the requirements of all of the following sets
 Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Operations Strand Compulsory
 Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Operations Strand Elective
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Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Operations Strand Compulsory
The following standards are required
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Laminated Veneer Lumber and Plywood
Manufacturing
ID
Title
Level
Credit
21479
Explain technology and processes for laminated veneer
lumber and plywood manufacture
3
10
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Wood Product Manufacturing Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
20768
Explain adhesive use in wood product manufacturing
3
10
Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Operations Strand Elective
A minimum of 25 credits
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Laminated Veneer Lumber and Plywood
Manufacturing
ID
Title
Level
Credit
713
727
5147
21481
Grade dry veneers for laminated veneer lumber and
plywood manufacture
Grade laminated veneer lumber and plywood panels
3
5
4
10
Scarf veneers for laminated veneer lumber and
plywood manufacture
Lay up veneer for laminated veneer lumber and
plywood manufacture
4
10
4
10
Level
Credit
3
5
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Sawmilling
ID
Title
20751
Operate cross cut saw centre
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Wood Product Manufacturing Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
4551
17203
Set up and operate a multi-rip machine centre in wood
product manufacturing
Sand wood products for wood product manufacturing
3
5
3
3
Manufacturing > Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills > Wood Manufacturing Foundation
Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
22988
Handle and store manufactured wood products for
further processing
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Manufacturing > Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills > Wood Panel Manufacturing Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
695
Apply bonding agents for wood panel manufacture
4
5
698
Saw wood panels using a panel saw system
4
20
699
Sand wood panels
4
20
700
Grade wood panels visually
4
5
Veneer Preparation Strand
Meet the requirements of all of the following sets
 Veneer Preparation Strand Compulsory
 Veneer Preparation Strand Elective
Veneer Preparation Strand Compulsory
The following standard is required
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Laminated Veneer Lumber and Plywood
Manufacturing
ID
Title
Level
Credit
21480
Explain veneer preparation for laminated veneer lumber
and plywood manufacture
3
10
Veneer Preparation Strand Elective
A minimum of 25 credits
Manufacturing > Energy and Chemical Plant > Operation of Energy and Chemical Plant
ID
Title
Level
Credit
21460
Meet requirements of person responsible for an
unattended boiler
3
8
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Laminated Veneer Lumber and Plywood
Manufacturing
ID
Title
Level
Credit
712
713
715
725
726
5147
Coordinate infeed of bolts for laminated veneer lumber
and plywood manufacture
Grade dry veneers for laminated veneer lumber and
plywood manufacture
Compose veneers for laminated veneer lumber and
plywood manufacture
Peel logs into veneers for laminated veneer lumber and
plywood manufacture
Clip and sort laminated veneer lumber and plywood
veneers
Scarf veneers for laminated veneer lumber and
plywood manufacture
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ID
Title
Level
Credit
19721
Grind knives for wood veneer manufacturing
3
5
19723
Condition logs for peeling for laminated veneer lumber
and plywood manufacture
Dry wood veneer for laminated veneer lumber and
plywood manufacture
4
5
4
5
23158
Manufacturing > Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills > Wood Panel Manufacturing Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
700
Grade wood panels visually
4
5
Transition Arrangements
Version 4
Version 4 was issued following review to include the Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and
Plywood Operations Strand and Veneer Preparation Strand and to remove standard
22971 from the core compulsory section. The Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and
Plywood Operations Strand and Veneer Preparation Strands were moved from the
National Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing (Level 3) with strands in Engineered
Wood Product Operations, Planer Operations, Pole and Post Operations, Sawmilling
Operations, Timber Drying Operations, Timber Grading, and Timber Treatment Operations
[Ref: 1306].
Changes to structure and content
 The Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Operations Strand and the Veneer
Preparation Strand were added to the qualification and the title was updated
accordingly.
 Overall credit total for the qualification was reduced from 74-84 credits to 64-79 credits.
 Standard 22971 was removed from the Core Compulsory section.
 Standard titles, levels, and credits were updated to reflect changes made when they
were reviewed.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
People working towards version 2 or 3 of this qualification may either complete the
requirements for those versions or transfer their results to version 4.
The last date for entry to training programmes or courses for version 2 or 3 is September
2011.
People working towards version 1 of this qualification may either complete the
requirements for that version or transfer their results to version 4.
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People working towards the Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Operations
and Veneer Preparation strands in the replaced National Certificate in Solid Wood
Manufacturing (Level 3) [Ref: 1306] may either complete the requirements of that
qualification by 31 December 2014 or transfer their results to this qualification.
People who are considering transition from version 2 or 3 to version 4 of this qualification,
or to the National Certificate in Wood Fibre Manufacturing (Pulp and Paper) (Level 3) with
strands in Mechanical Pulping, Pulp and Paper Dry End, and Pulp and Paper Wet End
[Ref: 1572], or from the Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Operations and
Veneer Preparation strands in the replaced National Certificate in Solid Wood
Manufacturing (Level 3) [Ref: 1306], should contact their training provider or Competenz at
the address below for further advice.
This qualification contains standards that replace or have been substituted for earlier
standards. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the
expiring standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement
standards – see table below.
Credit for
Exempt from
135
20751
4550
20751
Previous versions of the qualification
Version 3 was issued following review to include the removal of the Mechanical Pulping
Operations, Pulp and Paper Dry End Operations, and Wet End Operations strands.
Changes to structure and content included: the Mechanical Pulping Operations, Pulp and
Paper Dry End Operations, and Wet End Operations strands were removed. The title was
amended to include the descriptor Wood Panels. Expiring standards 708, 710, 7067,
7069-7072, and 17044 were removed from the qualification.
Version 2 was issued following review to include the Overlay Bonding Operations Strand,
and to update the content of other strands. Changes to structure and content included:
standards 3054 and 3060 were added and standard 21484 was removed from the
Mechanical Pulping Operations Strand Elective. The compulsory for the Pulp and Paper
Dry End Operations Strand became Elective 1 and standard 17869 was added, and the
previous Elective was renamed Elective 2. Standard 17861 was added to Elective 1 of the
Pulp and Paper Wet End Operations Strand, standard 21484 was added to Elective 2, and
the minimum credit for Elective 2 of the strand was reduced from 30 to 20. Standard
23438 was removed from the Composite Panel Forming and Pressing Strand Elective.
Version 1 was issued to following a review of Competenz qualifications. This qualification
replaced the National Certificate in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing (Level 3) [Ref: 0238];
and part of the National Certificate in Wood Panels Manufacturing (Level 4) [Ref: 0254].
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Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the
qualification
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated)
The Skills Organisation
Certification
This certificate will display the logos of the NZQA, the Competenz and the organisation
that has been granted consent to assess against standards that meet the requirements of
the qualification (accredited).
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory
of Assessment Standards (DAS) and the New Zealand Standard Classification of
Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
DAS Classification
NZSCED
Code
Description
Code
Description
429
Manufacturing > Wood Fibre
Manufacturing
030304
Engineering and Related
Technologies > Process and
Resources Engineering > Wood
Based Manufacturing
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess by a recognised Quality
Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Organisation with
consent to assess and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the
moderation system that applies to those standards. Consent to assess requirements and the moderation
system are outlined in the associated Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) for each standard.
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